Centre for Species Survival Nigeria
The Centre for Species Survival Nigeria was established in 2023 through a strategic partnership between the A.P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI) and the Species Survival Commission of the IUCN.
Working towards Nigeria's first national list
Although there have been notable publications on the composition and distribution of avifauna and various species in Nigeria, such as the Birds of Nigeria book by Elgood et al. (1994) and subsequent additions, no comprehensive National Red List or Red Book exists. Therefore, this project aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the conservation status of birds and biodiversity in Nigeria.
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Species on the global IUCN Red List in Nigeria
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Threatened Species (9.6%)
APLORI's Integration with the IUCN Species Strategic Plan
The center’s work aligns with the IUCN SSC Species Conservation Cycle, a holistic approach to species conservation that includes three essential components: Assessment, Planning, and Action, as well as networking and communication, which are essential for its implementation.
Project Focus
The purpose of this project is to conduct a comprehensive review of species listed on the IUCN Red List and evaluate the protection status of Key Biodiversity Areas
The purpose of this project is to initiate the development of the first comprehensive National Red List or Red Book for Nigeria, with endemic, rare, and threatened bird species as flagship species.
The purpose of this project is to build capacity among conservation practitioners, researchers, and students in Nigeria and the West Africa region in…
Preserving Nigeria’s Natural Heritage
We are committed to enhancing capacity building in West Africa and supporting the species conservation cycle through research, training, rigorous Red List assessments, and strategic conservation planning and action.